Lauric Acid
Lauric Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 261 products on Poliage, most often body wash, exfoliant and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A fatty acid abundant in coconut and palm kernel oil. Used to make soaps and cleansers.
What it does
Contains Lauric Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lauric Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lauric Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34931, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as dodecanoic acid.
Products that contain Lauric Acid
Dove
Glowing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
go fresh cucumber & green tea scent
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Grapefruit & Lemon Balm Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Too Faced
Hangover Wash The Day Away Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hanskin
Hanskin Cleansing Foam & Blackhead 120ml
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Himalayan Salt & Rose Oil Exfoliating Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Hydra Energetic Extreme Cleanser Infused With Charcoal
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel purifiant charbon magnétique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dove
Hydrating Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Hydration Boost Serum Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
COSRX
Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Indulge Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Cucumber & Green Tea Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Deep Moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Glowing Mango Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Sensitive Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Shea Butter with Warm Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Invigorate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Lida
Jabón 100% natural de glicerina
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Cien
Jabón de Glicerina
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
life of the party artisan avocado cucumber soap
Lists sulfates
Dove
Limited Edition Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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